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Here are Inside Bainbridge recommendations for the weekend of July 13-15, 2012:
1. 24th Annual Bainbridge in Bloom Tour
When: Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Bloom hub is at Woodward Middle School, 9154 Sportsman Club Road.
Why: Given today’s weather and tomorrow’s predicted weather, I am calling it Bainbridge in Boom. But the thunderstorms can’t continue all weekend long. (They can’t, right?) And think how pretty the gardens are going to look with raindrops on petals. Read more here.
2. Intrapreneurship with Gifford Pinchot III
When: Friday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Auditorium, 100 Ravine Lane
Why: Gifford Pinchot III happens to be the Co-Founder and President of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute. And he is possibly the world’s leading expert on intrapreneurship. He should be: He and his wife coined the term. Come hear him explain what it means and why it matters.
Tickets are $10 and unless sold out will be available at the door. A free wine reception follows the lecture. Sign up online at BainbridgeChamber.com.
3. Bainbridge Island Photo Club
When: Saturday, 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Commons, 370 Brien Drive SE
Why: The topic for this meeting is one of my favorites, black and white or monochrome photography. Think Dorothea Lange, Henri Cartier Bresson, Andreas Feininger, Gordon Parks. Visitors and interested photographers are welcome.
For info. call 780-5926 or visit biphotoclub.org.
4. Dragonflies: Bugs for Birders
When: Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Where: IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave.
Why: Dennis Paulson is a Northwest expert on dragonflies and their kin. He’s leading a field trip to Mac’s Pond to look for dragonflies. Find out about these amazing creatures and their fascinating life transformation.
For info. call 855-4384.
5. Virginia V Around the Island Cruise
When: Sunday, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Meet at the City Waterfront Dock
Why: The Virginia V is the last of the Mosquito Fleet’s Steamships. Cruise around the rock on this historic vessel, raising money for the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum. A special focus will be given to the Suquamish Tribe and its historical relationship to the Island.
Call 842-2773 or visit www.bainbridgehistory.org. $95 ($85 for Bainbridge Historical Museum members).
6. Evening in Bloom Gala Dinner
When: Sunday, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Manor House at Pleasant Beach
Why: Raise funds for next year’s Bloom. Have a great meal.
$125. Get more info. here.
Bainbridge in Bloom poster by Martha Makosky. Woman in Harlem by Gordon Parks. Virginia V photo courtesy of Virginia V.
